There's a scene in Richard Linklater's 2004 film where protagonists Jesse and Céline drift past Notre Dame on a Paris riverboat Jesse tells a story of its near-destruction Occupying Nazis filled Notre Dame with explosives and intended to blow it up during World War II but the German soldier tasked with detonating the cathedral couldn't bring himself to do it But you have to think that Notre Dame will be gone one day," Céline replies The story is exaggerated. But the lesson is on display in Olomouc, an ancient city tucked away in the leafy eastern Czech Republic. The inner city's crown jewel is a towering astronomical clock said to date back as far as the late 1400s or early 1500s Destroyed and rebuilt many times in its history the clock is a stark reminder that the artifacts we see are never guaranteed to be final It's often said that "history is written by the victors." So is the art—and that can distort or limit our understanding of the places we visit The clock suffered damage during World War II The resulting renovation (put wryly by that pamphlet as "the final negation of the astronomical clock's lasting historical worth as an artistic monument") in the 1950s left only the clock mechanism intact introducing socialist realist depictions of laborers The updated clock also honors old communist holidays including the dates of Vladimir Lenin's birth and Josef Stalin's death When the communist Czechoslovak regime fell and monuments of that era were removed, locals wondered what to do about the now-antiquated clock. There "came a question of legal precedent as to whether it would be possible to return the astronomical clock to a dignified appearance," the informational pamphlet explains "Discussion was tabled at the very outset when the local Monuments Institution absolutely refused to consider the astronomical clock as a monument." The clock, updated 70 years ago, is outdated once again. Rather than reminding onlookers of the virtues of a living, breathing regime, its face acts more as a gravestone, commemorating a long-abandoned state. The work, "in its own way, bears witness to a time which it would be advisable not to forget," the pamphlet notes the famously poor artist often reusing canvases by working on the backside but only because the post–World War II reconstruction effort following its total destruction was based on original plans from the 1720s An observer might not realize that so much has changed in the meantime The designers of Olomouc's astronomical clock had their sights set on the long term. They were "optimists," wrote the professional traveler Rick Steves "The mechanism displaying the year is capable of spinning up to AD 9999." The Long Now Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to long-term thinking, is building a clock that will keep time for the next 10,000 years—a length of time about equal to the age of modern civilization. "If you have a Clock ticking for 10,000 years what kinds of generational-scale questions and projects will it suggest?" wrote Kevin Kelly "If a Clock can keep going for ten millennia shouldn't we make sure our civilization does as well?" The clock in Olomouc may have many more faces yet to come But the mechanical core has remained constant for hundreds of years If the current face represents the winning vision of a bygone era the technology underneath represents a commitment to what comes next Get a daily brief of the most important stories and trends every weekday morning when you subscribe to Reason Roundup Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Fiona Harrigan is a deputy managing editor at Reason Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" For the fourth year in a row the Equine Sport Center Olomouc will be hosting a top level international dressage competition on 21 - 25 May 2025 This year the programme has been expanded to include Amateur classes The 2025 CDI-W Olomouc has the full array of classes from young horse level medium and big tour and Central European League World Cup qualifier Olomouc's continued high standard of show organisation has attracted top judges eager to officiate at this event The ground jury includes 5* judges Hans Voser and Christof Umnbach alongside Barbara Franyo Austrian Petra Choc leads the stewarding team while the show is directed by Thomas Baur (GER) Olomouc has received the FEI's full vote of confidence by allocating it the 2026 European Children and Junior Riders Championships Comfortable viewing area of the main areaA stand-out equestrian centre in the Czech Republic the Equine Sport Center Olomouc boasts all-weather footing in all arenas permanent boxes for the competition horses with automatic waterers Indoor and outdoor warm-up and training arenas are available to the riders Full on-site catering is available with a top viewing area onto the main competition ring Known for its friendly atmosphere and good implementation of its arenas the equestrian center is a 10-minutes walk from the historical city centre of Olomouc (UNESCO heritage) and close to hotels and malls The FEI Schedule for this CDI-W/3* can be viewed here Collect World Cup points and qualification scores for Crozet"We put no limit on the number of athletes that can enter and hope to also attract riders from Central Europe and Group EEA," said Olomouc facility director Kristýna Koutna "The continued support of the riders who want to compete at our show is heart warming and motivates us to bring a bigger and better show that is appreciated by all." For more information, visit https://escolomouc.cz Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot 13 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Slovacko vs Sigma Olomouc on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Slovacko 7 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc haven't lost to Slovacko in their last 5 meetings (2W, 3D). Jan Kliment is the competition's top scorer (15) 13 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?Slovacko vs Sigma Olomouc on Sun 13 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT ended in a 2–2 tie.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc haven't lost to Slovacko in their last 5 meetings (2W Slovacko is playing home against Sigma Olomouc at Mestsky Fotbalovy Stadion Miroslava Valenty on Sun World Para Athletics (WPA) have announced Dubai Tunis and Olomouc as the first confirmed Grand Prix of the 2025 season The United Arab Emirates will once again host the opening event of the Grand Prix calendar from 10 to 13 February at the Dubai Club for People of Determination The traditional venue held the Para Athletics World Championships in 2019 Next year’s Grand Prix will head to Colombia for the first time in May with the Cali GP taking place from 16 to 19 May The new season will see the WPA Grand Prix travelling across four continents as the event returns to the Tunisian capital Tunis from 16 to 18 June The Czech city of Olomouc will host the first-ever all-women Grand Prix from 3 to 5 July “World Para Athletics is committed to providing elite sporting opportunities for women and will be hosting the first-ever women-only Grand Prix in Olomouc “The all-women Grand Prix will showcase the remarkable speed strength and skill of Para athletics athletes while also providing a platform tailored to inspire and encourage investment in girls and women in Para athletics.”  World Para Athletics will soon announce additional stops of the 2025 Grand Prix The confirmed host cities and dates are as follows:  Czechia – 3 to 5 July 2025 (All-Women Grand Prix)  More information about the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 can be found here. Deep below the historical city centre of Olomouc Blasted with explosives in the 1950s to host the headquarters of local Civil Defence (Civilni Obrana) in case of an atomic war the bunker has served different purposes throughout the years it was a military installation with all the requirements needed to survive for several weeks in the case of a nuclear apocalypse In 1989, with the onset of the Velvet Revolution and the gradual transition to a market economy within the 90s the bunker fell into the hands of the local municipal council the council rented out the bunker for free This led to a grassroots movement called Civil Culture Bunker (Kryt civilni kultury) which tried to turn the location into a new cultural venue for the city's extensive student population The COVID-19 pandemic brought an end to student events. Today, the bunker lives on as a museum, with an exhibition of the personal stories from contemporaries of World War II and the communist era. Kryt Civilní Ochrany - Institut Paměti národa Olomouc (as it's listed on google maps) is easily identifiable by a large Czech flag with the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, painted over it. Keep in mind that it is accessible from the Bezrucovy sady park, below the level of the historical city centre. Its interior can be visited each Saturday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. It can be pretty cold inside, so do bring a jacket. Entry is possible only in the presence of a guide and the visiting times are 10.00, 13.00 and 16.00 on Saturdays and 14.00 on Thursdays from mid May to mid September. There's a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 20 participants on each tour and the admission charge is a symbolic 20Kč. Tickets are available and the tour begins from the tourist information office on the main square. The walk down into the park behind St Michael's takes about 5 minutes and it may take another five minutes for the guide to open the heavy steel doors that were the first line of defence against nuclear chemical or conventional attack. An interactive museum-like experience takes visitors back to 1980s Communist Bulgaria. Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets. A memorial to the atrocities of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker. An underground city beneath Krakow's postwar socialist utopia. In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum. The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum. Deep in the limestone cliffs of the Alabaster Coast, a German fortress built during World War II. 26 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Slavia Prague won 5–0 over Sigma Olomouc on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Sigma Olomouc 9 win(s) Sigma Olomouc and Slavia Prague have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other. Jan Kliment is the competition's top scorer (18) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (20) 26 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Slavia Prague won 5–0 over Sigma Olomouc on Sat 26 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc and Slavia Prague have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other Sigma Olomouc is playing home against Slavia Prague at Andruv Stadion on Sat 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sigma Olomouc won 3–0 over SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice on Sat Sigma Olomouc and SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice have not drawn any of their last 7 matches against each other. Jan Kliment is the competition's top scorer (17) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Sigma Olomouc won 3–0 over SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice on Sat 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc and SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice have not drawn any of their last 7 matches against each other Sigma Olomouc is playing home against SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice at Andruv Stadion on Sat 20 Apr 2025 08:15:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FK Varnsdorf won 3–0 over Sigma Olomouc B on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Sigma Olomouc B 3 win(s) Who won between Sigma Olomouc B and FK Varnsdorf on Sun 20 Apr 2025 08:15:00 GMT?FK Varnsdorf won 3–0 over Sigma Olomouc B on Sun 20 Apr 2025 08:15:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc B is playing home against FK Varnsdorf on Sun DestinationsPlanningInspirationShopSearch SavesOpen main menuEuropeCzechiaShop Since the fall of communism in 1989, the Czech Republic – and its capital in particular – has evolved into one of Europe's most popular travel destinations. 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Free of charge, quick turnaround. 05 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Karvina won 2–1 over Sigma Olomouc on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Sigma Olomouc 10 win(s) Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches 05 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT?Karvina won 2–1 over Sigma Olomouc on Sat 05 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc is playing home against Karvina at Andruv Stadion on Sat The Czech Republic was hit by wide-scale flooding across the country this weekend with the most severe conditions seen in the Moravia-Silesia Region and the north of the Olomouc Region Large-scale evacuations were required in Krnov 100-year peak flows were observed; thousands of residents had to leave their homes and some villages were completely cut off from the outside world due to flooded roads The Katerinky housing estate in Opava was inundated when the river overflowed Firefighters were using boats to rescue people who had not yet left The mountain village of Mala Upa in the eastern Krkonoše was inaccessible due to landslides Extreme flood emergencies were declared for two places in South Moravia and water was overflowing from the Husinec and Rimov reservoirs in South Bohemia Around 260,000 households in the country were without power on Sunday morning due to the bad weather with hundreds of faults reported on high-voltage lines around half of these had been reconnected; the majority of those still without power were in the Moravia-Silesia Region (76,000 households) and the Olomouc Region (29,000) There was also widespread disruption on roads and railways with transport operators urging their passengers to postpone their journeys if possible Firefighters in the Olomouc Region had evacuated about 1,900 residents as of yesterday afternoon and had to use boats in some rescue operations The inhabitants of Bohuslavice and Lestina in the Sumperk area were evacuated overnight on Saturday due to flooding on the Morava River Several hundred inhabitants of Ceska Ves in Jesenice and neighbouring Pisecna also had to leave their homes many residents refused the evacuation order leaving hundreds of people in flooded houses a town of 23,000 people in the foothills of the Jeseniky mountains was completely cut off from the outside world Regional Governor Josef Belica told CTK that the region and the fire service had sent an aid convoy to the town with food and drinking water brought by Tatra trucks that can drive through deep water we are ready to evacuate the entire town,” the governor added Krnov’s Deputy Mayor Miroslav Binar (ANO) estimated that 70-80% of the town was under water and the situation was much more serious than previous devastating floods in 1997 He said water was approaching the designated evacuation centres which would themselves have to be evacuated adding that the city could no longer effectively help its residents part of the D55 motorway in the Zlin Region was closed due to flooding on Sunday morning The D1 motorway was impassable at Bohumin in the Karvina area and was already closed around Ostrava by Saturday night Dozens of sections of railways were closed around the country where railway transport was almost paralysed At a press conference yesterday following a meeting of the Central Flood Commission Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Interior Minister Vit Rakusan asked citizens to heed calls to evacuate during the current floods; Fiala told CNN Prima News later that the situation should not be underestimated a helicopter was rescuing people who had refused to evacuate from rooftops and attics He appealed for the public to be reasonable and not cause unnecessary work for firefighters and emergency rescue services He said that a precautionary evacuation is better than people needing the help of a rescue helicopter in bad weather conditions as there was a great demand for emergency services in many parts of the country He said the same applied to those attempting to enjoy the stormy waters by engaging in leisure activities such as paddleboarding Firefighters and police officers rescued a man from the Vltava River in Prague yesterday who wanted to swim in the swollen river.  Environment Minister Petr Hladik (KDU-CSL) said that four people were missing and three in the Jeseniky area who were unaccounted for after their vehicle was washed into a waterway The Central Flood Commission has asked citizens who want to show solidarity with the affected areas to direct any material donations through the Czech Federation of Food Banks The firefighters currently do not have the capacity to coordinate aid According to Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny (KDU-CSL) bottled drinking water is starting to run out in the affected areas villages along the Velička River around Hodonín were partially flooded there was also serious flooding of roads and properties at Podhradí nad Dyjí near Znojmo Antonín Tůma from Povodí Morava said that the heavy rainfall in Austria and in the Dyje basin causing sharp rises in water levels in the tributaries of the Vranovská Dam Grolich noted that precipitation in the vicinity of the Vranovská dam was almost twice that predicted by meteorologists on Saturday morning Water managers will gradually increase the outflow from the Vranovská dam to 150 and then up to 220 cubic metres of water per second According to estimates from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) Veselí nad Moravou and Břeclav will start receding only on Thursday firefighters are building preventive barriers in Veselí na Moravou and strengthening the dam of the river Svratka in Vojkovice (Židlochovice) According to Povodí Morava’s estimates and outflow from the reservoir will therefore increase to around 90 m 3/s which could cause minor overflows into gardens in Jundrov The Svratka river in Židlochovice was declared to be at the third level of risk the river could rise to a maximum height of 530 centimetres the river should have reached its peak yesterday morning Rajhradice and Opatovice were the main settlements at risk Anti-flood bags were produced by firefighters and volunteers at the Brno Exhibition Grounds more anti-flood bags were made than needed then shared with other municipalities in South Moravia according to the forecast of meteorologists rain will continue in the south of Moravia “It doesn’t look 50 millimetres anymore but it could be up to 30 millimetres,” added Grolich the area is completely saturated and even minor rainfall could bring us problems We must also be prepared for the fact that a large amount of water will flow from Jeseníky into the Morava River a large amount will flow from Bečva.” police officers had to rescue a 36-year-old man who fell into the Svitava river at Mlýnské nábřeží when the river’s bank suddenly gave way Advertise with us Privacy Policy Brno Daily is a Czech media outlet for expats Our partners 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Vysocina Jihlava won 3–1 over Sigma Olomouc B on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Vysocina Jihlava 2 win(s) Who won between Vysocina Jihlava and Sigma Olomouc B on Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?Vysocina Jihlava won 3–1 over Sigma Olomouc B on Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Vysocina Jihlava is playing home against Sigma Olomouc B on Fri The FEI has allocated the 2026 European Championships for Children and Junior Riders to Equine Sport Center Olomouc in Olomouc The dates of the event have been set for 11-16 August 2026 Olomouc began hosting international dressage competitions in 2022 but had built up experience in staging numerous national dressage competitions and international jumping shows Equine Sport Center Olomouc boasts all-weather footing in all arenas There are indoor and outdoor warm-up and training arenas Olomouc facility director Kristýna Koutna and Michaela Smrčková are at the helm of Equine Sport Center Olomouc They have been assisted over the years by experienced show director Thomas Baur (GER) Photo © Lukasz Kowalski the Faculty of Physical Culture (FPC) at Palacký University Olomouc proudly hosted the 24th International Teaching Week (ITW) welcoming 10 esteemed guest lecturers from around the globe (plus one participant who joined the event online) offering 24 insightful lectures and practical sessions for both Czech and international students This year’s ITW featured specialists from Norway bringing their expertise to a diverse array of topics Two guests delivered engaging lectures from the field of adapted physical activities While Christiane Reuter from Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg who was unable to attend in person due to an illness conducted a highly anticipated online session on sports and exercise for individuals with autism spectrum disorder Feddersen from Norwegian School of Sport Science fascinated our students with topics like adapted physical activity in psychiatry and prisons or adapted physical activity in Norwegian rehabilitation focused on motor control informing practice and physical and social environment as key allies for our practice The event also catered to physiotherapy students with Klejda Tani and Aisel Oseku from the Sports University of Tirana sharing their expertise on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization ultrasound applications for muscle injuries delivered compelling lectures on anti-doping measures and prohibited substances in sport Emily Hancock from Université Paul Sabatier in Toulouse offered a unique interactive session titled English through Sports combining physical activity with language learning Hanna Nalecz from Josef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw explored psychomotor development and effective health education strategies while Mahmood Sindiani from The Academic College Levinsky-Wintage in Israel engaged students with practical sessions in track and field and physical fitness training Mehdi Khaleghi Tazji shared his expertise in biomechanics discussing the use of isokinetic data in performance improvement and prevention of injury currently based at the University of Florida captivated the audience with his lectures on neurofeedback training for optimising athletic performance and on human oscillatory brain activity in the visuomotor cortex The ITW also served as a valuable networking platform for visiting lecturers Guests explored the faculty’s facilities including the modern BALUO building and its labs fostered collaborations and connected with Czech students including past and future Erasmus exchange participants We are happy we had the opportunity to host such a vibrant group of guest lecturers who greatly contributed to exciting exchange of knowledge and ideas the faculty is thrilled to announce the 25th edition of the ITW this time rebranded as International Dancing Week which will take place from 7–11 April 2025 Make sure to save the date for this unique and exciting event We use cookies and any other network identifiers on our website that may contain personal data (e.g We and some of the service providers we use have access to or store this data on your device This data helps us to operate and improve our services your consent is required to process data collected in this way You can change or revoke your consent at any time (see the link at the bottom the page) Read more 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sigma Olomouc won 2–1 over Hanacka Slavia Kromeriz on Tue 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Sigma Olomouc won 2–1 over Hanacka Slavia Kromeriz on Tue 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT.About the matchSigma Olomouc is playing home against Hanacka Slavia Kromeriz on Tue Yunusa Muritala in action for OlomoucČTK / Kamaryt MichalCzech champions Sparta Prague were stunned by Sigma Olomouc in Friday's opening match of the 10th round of the Chance League Although Sparta took an early lead with a goal from Victor Olatunji (25) fellow Nigerian Yunusa Muritala (24) stole the show for Sigma in the second half scoring an equaliser and also adding an assist as Olomouc won 3-2.With the result the home side from Prague suffered their first-ever competitive defeat under new manager Lars Friis and lost at home for the first time since last May As expected, it was the Spartans who stormed into the match with great vigour. They managed to get the ball into the net after only four minutes, but Lukas Haraslin was offside on his run and his shot could not stand the home side made up for it in the 13th minute Peter Vindahl's surgically precise kick found Veljko Birmancevic running on the right wing, who centred to Olatunji from the first and the latter successfully finished off the wonderful move of the side in red with a superb header They dominated the rest of the opening period at a rainy Epet Arena they went into the dressing rooms with only the narrowest of leads Key match statsFlashscoreAfter returning to the pitch the pace of the match dropped slightly and the first major upset came after 10 minutes of the second half Matej Rynes found himself untouched by anyone in the centre of the pitch ideally prepared the ball and practically from a step he hit it with his left foot into the crossbar so forcefully that it was still shaking for a few seconds Shortly before the start of the last twenty minutes, an Olomouc cross made it to Matej Mikulenko, from whom it bounced to Muritala to score and despite Sparta's dominance so far To make matters worse, in the 78th minute, Sigma's Nigerian striker took a shot at Vindahl, who flicked the ball to substitute Jan Fiala Then, after a throw-in near his own penalty area, Jaroslav Zeleny mis-controlled the ball, offering it to Filip Zorvan, who finished into the empty net to shock the Spartans for the third time. The home team added a consolation goal through Ermal Krasniqi late on No more goals were scored and Olomouc took a sensational three points away Sparta must now prepare for a busy week when they first play in the Champions League in Stuttgart and then play the Prague derby against Slavia Sigma will try to build on their surprise triumph at home against Bohemians See all the match stats here. Archaeologists from the Olomouc Archaeological Centre (ACO) have made a remarkable discovery near Olomouc while conducting a rescue excavation along the future route of the D35 highway between Křelov and Neředín Two significant burial sites have been uncovered including the largest burial site found from the Nitra culture from the Early Bronze Age in Central Moravia is considered one of the most important findings in the research of this culture we can reconstruct the physical appearance of the inhabitants of that time and migration strategies,” explains lead researcher Vendula Vránová through a press release The graves contained not only skeletal remains but also goods such as copper ornaments some of the graves showed signs of post-mortem manipulation suggesting that transitional burial rituals were performed even after death This indicates a complex relationship with death and the afterlife within the culture The burial practices at the site revealed distinct differences between how men and women were interred Men were often buried with boar tusks and hunting tools while women were accompanied by jewelry and antler beads This distinction underscores the cultural significance of gender in ancient Nitra society The site also yielded graves associated with the Corded Ware culture suggesting a mutual respect between the two cultures Earlier graves were likely marked by burial mounds indicating that the younger culture acknowledged and respected the older burial traditions Another significant area of the excavation revealed four different burial periods spanning over 3,000 years This area was used for burial purposes from the Late Stone Age until the 9th century coinciding with the presence of Slavic populations in the territory of Great Moravia archaeologists discovered 17 skeletal graves from the Corded Ware culture four of which featured deep burial pits with rich grave goods we also found a pair of axes—one polished and the other flaked,” Vránová explains Surrounding the graves were circular ditches likely remnants of wooden structures that delineated the sacred burial space from the surrounding area This is only the fifth site where archaeologists have successfully identified such boundary ditches a significant find was the grave of a 3rd-century Germanic warrior complete with a shield and iron spear—an unprecedented discovery in Moravia The excavation also revealed seven cremation graves containing typical metal jewelry associated with Celtic culture The rescue archaeological research along the D35 route was conducted from August 2023 to April 2024 The next phase will involve analyzing the discovered artifacts and skeletal remains Laboratory analyses aim to provide new insights into the physical characteristics and genetic relationships of the ancient inhabitants of this region “Our fieldwork has ended, but now we face the most critical phase—detailed analysis and interpretation of the findings,” Vránová notes Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. 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News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hradec Kralove won 2–1 over Sigma Olomouc on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Sigma Olomouc 4 win(s) Jan Kliment is the competition's top scorer (14) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT?Hradec Kralove won 2–1 over Sigma Olomouc on Sun 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Sigma Olomouc is playing home against Hradec Kralove at Andruv Stadion on Sun Participants in the five-day ERA Chair ACCELERATOR Summer School organised by CATRIN for Palacký University students from 16 to 20 June will gain new insights into technology transfer “The summer school is primarily intended for students of science disciplines but students from the humanities are also welcome We have prepared a five-day programme full of workshops We will also cover topics such as work-life balance and how to write a successful project proposal we will help participants develop their English language skills so they can deliver strong scientific presentations and communicate their research effectively,” said Monika Klimparová from CATRIN on behalf of the organisers Those interested can register here; places are limited. A detailed programme is available on CATRIN’s website Thanks to the ACCELERATOR project supported by Horizon Europe world-renowned chemist Alexander Dömling has established a new research group at Palacký University Their central research topic is miniaturisation and automation leading to sustainable chemistry and contributing to the more efficient development of new drugs The project also aims to attract other outstanding scientists to the university and strengthen collaboration with commercial partners The SAN4Fuel project focuses on harnessing a groundbreaking scientific approach – single atom engineering – through which researchers from CATRIN at Palacký University the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies at VSB-TUO and Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) in Erlangen are developing new materials for green energy production or reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere The goal is to find solutions to end dependence on fossil fuels The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information erected in the early years of the 18th century is the most outstanding example of a type of monument specific to central Europe In the characteristic regional style known as Olomouc Baroque and rising to a height of 35 m it is decorated with many fine religious sculptures the work of the distinguished Moravian artist Ondrej Zahner érigée dans les premières années du XVIIIe siècle est l'exemple le plus remarquable d'un type de monument spécifique à l'Europe centrale Réalisée dans le style régional caractéristique connu sous le nom de « baroque Olomouc » et haute de 35 m elle est ornée de plusieurs superbes sculptures religieuses œuvres du grand artiste morave Ondrej Zahner يعد هذا العمود التذكاري الذي رفع في الأعوام الأولى من القرن الثامن عشر النموذج الأكثر فرادة لنمط بنياني خاص بأوروبا الوسطى وقد تم صنع العمود الذي يرتفع الى 35 متراً حسب الطراز المحلي المعروف باسم "باروك أولوموتس"، تزيّنه منحوتات دينية رائعة أبدعها الفنان المورافي الكبير أوندريه زاهنر 圣柱建于18世纪早期，是中欧地区同类建筑最杰出的典范。圣柱属于一种独特的地区建筑风格——奥洛穆茨巴洛克风格(Olomouc Baroque)，高35米，柱身以出自摩拉维亚的艺术家昂德黑扎内(Ondrej Zahner)之手的许多精美的宗教雕刻装饰。 мемориальная колонна – наиболее выдающийся пример памятников Она украшена множеством прекрасных религиозных скульптур работы выдающегося моравского художника Ондржея Загнера Erigida en los primeros años del siglo XVIII esta columna conmemorativa es el ejemplo más destacado de este tipo de monumentos característicos de Europa Central Construido en el estilo regional denominado “barroco de Olomouc” el monumento tiene 35 metros de altura y está ornamentado con soberbias esculturas religiosas del célebre artista moravo Ondrej Zahner The Holy Trinity Column is at the heart of the historic centre of the town of Olomouc This memorial column is the most outstanding example of the Moravian Baroque style that developed in the 18th century in Central Europe It has a high symbolic value as it represents the religious devotion and the sense of pride of the inhabitants of this city an exceptional example of this type of commemorative column characteristic of Central Europe in the Baroque period made the erection of this monument possible The main motif of this work consists in the celebration of the church and of the faith that is linked with the reality of a work of monumental art combining architectural and town-planning solutions with elaborate sculptural decoration The monument is built in the characteristic regional style known as the Olomouc Baroque and it rises to a height 32.2 m above a ground plan with a round shape and a diameter of 17 m The column is decorated with a number of high-quality sculptures representing religious themes the work of the distinguished Moravian artist Ondřej Zahner (Andreas Zahner) and other Moravian artists (goldsmith Šimon Forstner among others) The Olomouc Holy Trinity Column is without equal in any other town the extraordinary richness of its sculptural decoration By the incorporation of a chapel in the body of the column and by the combination of the materials used the Holy Trinity Column is quite exceptional Criterion (i): The Olomouc Holy Trinity Column is one of the most exceptional examples of the apogee of Central European Baroque artistic expression Criterion (iv): The Holy Trinity Column constitutes a unique material demonstration of religious faith in Central Europe during the Baroque period and the Olomouc example represents its most outstanding expression All the key elements that convey the Outstanding Universal Value of the property are situated within its boundaries The visual integrity of the property is not threatened since its buffer zone is identical with the urban heritage reservation which enjoys special protection as a protected conservation area Its town-planning structure is stable and no change that could threaten the integrity of the World Heritage property is planned The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc is of high authenticity Its present form and appearance closely reflect the original design and the column has not undergone any alterations the awareness of the Column’s uniqueness has traditionally commanded the respect of the city authorities Regular restoration and conservation works of the monument have been carried out for over two centuries but were mainly limited to minor repairs and gilding The preservation of authenticity has always been a major criterion for all these interventions just one statue has been replaced by its exact replica in stone that of a torch-bearer situated in the lower part of the column which was damaged in the fighting at the end of World War II comprehensive restoration works have been carried out under close supervision of authorities responsible of state heritage preservation To compensate for any loss of authenticity due to natural deterioration of the substrate of the monument preventive conservation measures are taken The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc is subject to protection under Act No it is designated a national cultural heritage site and therefore it enjoys the highest degree of legal protection that is available under Czech law designated as an urban heritage reservation itself is identical with the buffer zone of the property Financial instruments for the maintenance and conservation of the property mainly include grant schemes funding through the programme of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic allocated to the maintenance and conservation of the immovable cultural heritage as well as financial resources allocated from other public budgets The City of Olomouc is the owner and manager of the Holy Trinity Column and it provides for the maintenance and protection of the property The property has a management plan which is scheduled for regular updates There also exists a Land Use Plan of the City of Olomouc and a detailed zoning plan of the urban heritage reservation These documents include special provisions to preserve and improve the historic townscape with an emphasis on the importance of preserving open spaces around the monument Since inscription of the property on the World Heritage List annual monitoring reports have been prepared at the national level to serve the World Heritage property manager the National Heritage Institute and other agencies involved an Erasmus student from Camosun College in Canada embraced a life-changing opportunity to study abroad last year choosing the Faculty of Physical Culture PU for her experience From attending engaging courses like Disability Studies to running a half marathon in Olomouc her time was filled with growth and adventure Lindsay opens up about the highs and challenges of her Erasmus experience how it shaped her personally and professionally and explains why she recommends the international experience to everyone Curious about her story and the impact of this adventure on her life Read on to discover Lindsay’s inspiring journey Why did you choose our university for your Erasmus study experience I chose this university partly because it offered extra funding to support living abroad while also being a very central location for exploring Europe and it was going to be such a different cultural experience than living at home Were your expectations different from the reality I didn’t really have many expectations from the experience since I have never lived or studied anywhere else So generally speaking I would say going into the experience with no expectations was a good way to go Can you compare your study experience in Olomouc with the experience from your home university The quality of content was less demanding here compared to home A lot of courses that were transferable are ones I have already taken so I can compare them accurately and I would say that the ones from my home program have a lot more information and have more assignments and exams The content was far more in depth at home.    What was your favourite course and why My favourite course was Disability Studies because it was very involved I learned lots about different adapted sports and it was a lot of fun learning how to play them and run warm ups or drills to learn the skills required for them I spent a lot of time traveling to other countries and got into running which led me to signing up for a half marathon in Olomouc.  Was the ESN (Erasmus Student Network) helpful during your stay?  I enjoyed all of the events that they hosted and it was such a great way to create friendships with the other international students I particularly enjoyed the national presentations to learn about different countries of the students studying here What were some of the biggest challenges you had to overcome as an Erasmus student I didn’t know about the beginner’s course offered until after arriving as it wasn’t on the course selection when I was organizing my semesters Learning how to navigate the transportation was also challenging but once I figured it out it was easier As an older student it was a bit harder to find common ground with my peers as well What is the single most memorable experience you have from your Erasmus life?  Attending the pub quizzes with all the friends I made through the program was probably my favourite experience Creating friendships with people from all over the world and expanding my knowledge on their homes and what is going outside of my country was also a great experience And I will forever remember running a half marathon there Have you changed because of your Erasmus experience and proved to myself that sometimes doing scary Life can be difficult no matter where you are in the world and you can pretty much adapt to anything if you believe in yourself enough How can this experience benefit your future career I learned about how different countries run programs which can be beneficial to bring to any future jobs It makes you think about things in a different way Would you recommend the exchange stay at the Faculty of Physical Culture PU to your friends I think the courses could be more beneficial if some of the physiotherapy ones were allowed to be chosen when coming from the Kinesiology program in regards to the education aspect the ESN group puts on such a wonderful set of events to attend the instructors are friendly and easy to communicate with and the accommodation is fine and conveniently located regarding classes I had a wonderful experience and while I might not be back for schooling I hope to make it back to visit the people I met and see this lovely city again I definitely recommend allowing students to choose from the physiotherapy program courses as when I looked at them further I think they would have been more applicable to my program at home which is really important for financial support and efficiency for completing the degree in a timely manner.  The Owensboro Times News By Josh Kelly Local fire agencies will join a Firefighter Exchange partnership with Owensboro’s Sister City, Olomouc, Czech Republic. The first group will have 10 members. The first representatives, including members from the Owensboro Fire Department, Daviess County Fire Department, Airport Sorgho Fire Department, and the Fire Academy of Kentucky, will spend a week in Olomouc. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the 30-year friendship and collaboration between Owensboro and Olomouc. Owensboro Fire Department Chief James Howard will be in the first group, and he said he is excited to take this step in Owensboro and Olomouc’s relationship. “While we look forward to making some new friends, our main objective is to learn about methods, equipment, and infrastructure that can help us to better protect our own community,” Howard said. Katerine Zbořil, an OSCAR Board Member, said the partnership aims to foster international cooperation and enhance firefighting capabilities through shared learning and training experiences. “Our main goal for this exchange is to help save lives,” Zbořil said. “By opening our minds to new operations and techniques, we can broaden our tools in the use for saving lives. If even one life is saved from something we learn in Olomouc, that would be a priceless measure of success.” During their stay in Olomouc, the group will engage in a series of activities to deepen their understanding of firefighting practices and procedures in the Czech Republic. Highlights include immersive tours of fire departments in Olomouc, collaborative planning meetings for future training programs, and participation in cultural activities in Olomouc and Prague. “This exchange exemplifies the power of international partnerships in advancing public safety and strengthening community ties,” said City Manager Nate Pagan. “We are thrilled to facilitate this meaningful exchange and look forward to the positive impact it will have on both the Owensboro and Olomouc communities.” Features Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West Czech President Petr Pavel appointed the new rector of Palacký University Olomouc at Prague Castle jurist Michael Kohajda is going to take over the leadership of the second oldest university in the country The term of office of the current UP rector The UP Academic Senate elected him to head the university at its January meeting when fourteen senators gave him their votes in the second round of the secret ballot The election results and the protocol on the UP Rector election along with the documents for the appointment were handed over by the President of the UP Academic Senate He submitted the documents to the Office of the President of the Czech Republic which set the date of the ceremony for 15 April The UP Rector’s term of office is four years so Michael Kohajda will head Palacký University Olomouc until 30 April 2029 In the modern era of the reinstated university in Olomouc altogether fifteen rectors have headed it since 1946: 13 men and 2 women The university he will manage currently has roughly twenty-three thousand students studying at eight faculties and more than four thousand employees He graduated from the UP Faculty of Law (UP FL) with a Master’s degree in Law and Legal Science He obtained his doctoral degree and received his habilitation in Financial Law at the Charles University Faculty of Law He has taught at UP FL for almost twenty years he has held the position of Vice-Dean – (first for Doctoral Studies including investments; currently he is Vice-Dean for External Relations and Investments) He is a member of the UP FL Scholarly Board and several other boards at the law faculties in Olomouc and Prague His research and publication activities focus on financial law His main professional interest involves financial system rules and supervision he has also focused on the legal rules related to the issuance and handling of crypto assets Since 2024 he has been the principal investigator of the Czech Science Foundation standard project Crypto Assets as a Threat to Sovereignty he has undertaken a number of international research and teaching stays in Europe In order to contribute to the development of society he was a member of the Šumperk City Council where he focused on budget policy and investments he won a seat in the Parliament of the Czech Republic for the Olomouc Region as a member of the Budget Committee in the Parliament He was also a member of the Chamber of Deputies’ special investigative commission on the tragic event that took place at the Charles University Faculty of Arts in December 2023 The sixtieth jubilee of the international Academia Film Olomouc (AFO) festival of popular science documentaries will bring a selection of the best Czech and international films to Olomouc This year its scope has expanded to new forms of storytelling – for instance extended and virtual reality The organisers have loaded the 2025 edition with strong themes and sections connecting science with everyday life Attendees can look forward to film screenings plus a university brewery beer tasting and an original science game for families with children Prominent international personalities in the fields of documentary a film director and artist working with NASA will introduce her new film Doppelgängers³ which recently premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival in the USA Belgian director and astrophysicist Vincent Langouche will present his film Testerep Brooklyn auteurs Sean Paulsen and Brad Wickham will introduce the international premiere of their short film Habbal et al. while the Australian duo of Ben Joseph Andrews and Emma Roberts will present their immersive project Turbulence: Jamais Vu which she describes as an automated laboratory performance and children’s book author Lee Constable – also famous for her Antarctica: The Twitch-u-mentary an eight-hour livestreamed experience on her Twitch channel – will also be on hand in Olomouc I’m looking forward to the film Lapilli by first-time Slovak director Paula Ďurinová; and the meditation on the fascinating creatures Lichens are the Way by Ondřej Vavrečka David Čálek’s Doctor on a Trip shows the breakthrough research being done by Dr Tomáš Páleníček and his international scientific team on the use of psychedelic substances in therapy The very topical Because of Bear series by director Mira Rema will have its festival premiere at AFO; the Slovak government has approved the culling of 350 bears this very month and the series gives you the background on this controversial topic,” said programme director Ondřej Kazík zoologist and ecologist Anna Vedralová –who has inspired the public to protect “unloved” creatures such as spiders The Beer Culture section will introduce Milan Starec a historian and brewer who has also brought back historic brewing techologies The emotional Touch section will offer reflections on physical contact and human intimacy in the digital age Current audiovisual trends and archival curios The exhibition File Explorer: I Like the Pictures in Your Living Room bridges two venues – Gallery XY and Vitrína Deniska – showcasing audiovisual works that use computer screen-capturing techniques in office-like settings “We’re interested in how the digital environment changes one’s perspective on films The art exhibition allows for posing these questions in a slightly differently way than in a cinema,” says the main programmer The digital present is balanced by a retrospective experience in the Videoforum 2025 exhibition at the Olomouc Regional Museum Using period technology and the original format of Academia Video Olomouc projection booths and 00s  will be brought back to life The carefully prepared musical line-up will introduce artists who are unafraid of unexpected musical confrontations. This year, AFO has started a new collaboration with Full Moon Zine bringing to the festival its feeling for contemporary musical currents “This year’s line-up maps a terrain full of undiscovered treasures; at the same time the attentive ear will detect several remarkable déjà vus,” revealed Kateřina Sovová adding that futuristic pop musician Mart Avi of Estonia will make his Czech debut at AFO “We have built the programme with an accent on local and Temný Rudo are among the very best performers currently on the Czech scene and artists like OGmiaG and Dasa are definitely up-and-coming For example Slovak musican Erika Rein’s album Kamibe was recently nominated in three categories for the Radio_Head Awards,” said Michal Pařízek The musical programme will take place outside under an awning on the Town Bailey adjacent to the Konvikt Arts Centre the Czech Academy of Sciences and Czech Television explores what remains hidden to the ordinary eye – from microscopic organisms and other hidden aspects of our everyday lives to the distant universe The programme also reflects the themes of the other festival sections and offers a comprehensive view of science and the world from different perspectives and their perspective on the world often opens up new horizons for me Their perceptions are dramatically different from those of adults and force me to discover new perspectives It was this principle that inspired me this year to call the children’s section Beyond the Visible What is hidden beyond that which we do not see or perceive The theme incorporates a whole spectrum of phenomena from natural ones undetectable to the naked eye to the invisible mechanisms of our thoughts and creativity,” said programmer Ksenia Hain AFO’s founders were inspired by a similar event in Padua The idea for AFO came from Short Film Prague and the Czech Academy of Sciences becoming the longest continously running European festival of popular science films well-known personalities not only in the field of filmmaking come to Olomouc to meet some nine thousand accredited audience members Visit afo.cz for the festival progamme, where you can also sign up for three levels of accreditation: Basic (free), the new Teleport with reserved seating, Music is Science  (live music pass) Before AFO starts, you can make the waiting more pleasant by going to its Watch and Know platform This online library of films and more is the perfect place for anyone who wants to learn and tune into the science documentary atmosphere The full programme is available here